February 9, 2019 Comments Off on Top Places to visit in Banff, Alberta

Banff town, located in Alberta, is Canada’s most popular holiday destination. Not only in Canada but people from all around the world visit this place because of its beautiful and magnificent mountains, trails, lakes, and hot springs. This town provides luxury lodges, hip-hop restaurants, and an energetic nightlife. Banff national park is the world’s third largest national park. Tourists enjoy doing several fun activities such as hiking, biking, and mount climbing and skiing.

Here is the list of popular places to visit in Banff, Alberta:

Parker Ridge Trail:

Located south of Jasper and north of the Saskatchewan crossing, Parker Ridge Trail is 5 km trail alongside the Icefields Parkway. The trail is quite difficult and physically exhausting but it is totally worthy. At the top of the ridge, the views are extremely spectacular and mesmerizing. You can enjoy the break taking views of the Saskatchewan Glacier and the surrounding mountains.

Banff Gondola:

Enjoy the journey to the summit of Sulphur Mountain in a fully enclosed gondola cabin. On top of the mountain, experience the view of six incredible mountains. You can stroll at the ridge top and indulge yourself in the beauty of nature. Other services offered here are restaurants, a multi-sensory theatre, and 360-degree rooftop observation deck.

Sunshine Meadows

If you want to enjoy peace and tranquility, then no other place is better than Sunshine Meadows. This spot has beautiful sceneries and marvelous walking trails. Take a gondola ride of 4.6 KMs to the top where the alpine village is located. Here you can start hiking trails and while hiking you can enjoy the views of three Alpine lakes, waterfalls and meadows filled with flowers.

Bow Falls

Bow fall is located at a walking distance from Banff Town. This is a small walk on a snow covered path to see the falls along the Bow River. With the marvelous views of the surrounding scenery, this is a great place to click photographs.

Lake Minnewanka

A visit to this lake is highly recommended whether you are visiting Banff in summers or winters. This lake is very less crowded as compared to other popular lakes of Alberta such as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. There are boat tours for visitors in summers and it is a great place for fishing. People also have picnics and go hiking in the summers. In winters, boating is closed but still, it offers so many opportunities to have fun.

There are so many other places that are visiting while you are in Banff, Alberta such as Banff Park Museum, Banff legacy Trail, Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff Upper hot springs, Columbia Ice field, and Mount Norquay.

January 30, 2019 Comments Off on The Unforgettable Journey to Argentina PATAGONIA

In today’s article, I am going to take you to a beautiful yet secluded place, PATAGONIA which is located in South America and shared by Chile and Argentina. Patagonia is one of the world’s best places to visit according to US NEWS. What’s fascinating about this place is that you can experience Snowy Mountains, marine wildlife, and deserts and glaciers, all covered in this limitless place. Also, Patagonia is surrounded by Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and the Southern Ocean that adds more beauty to this marvelous piece of nature.

There are so many places here to visit but after careful research, I have sorted out some of the best sites which you must visit if you want to make your trip more memorable and adventurous.

Explore the Lake District Bariloche

Bariloche is the combination of Lakes, mountains, and lush green forests. This place should be the starting point of your trip through Patagonia. You can hike or trek on the mountains or you can rent a car and explore the region to simply admire the breathtaking views of glacial lakes.

El Chalten

If you want to simply chill after long hikes, trekking or looking for small hikes and want to celebrate life with food and beverages, then El Chalten could be the best location for you. With the best natural scenic views, you can explore trails, waterfalls, forests, and lakes along with the two most popular mountains Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.

Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

Just a few hours away from El Chalten, is El Calafate which is very popular for its Perito Moreno Glacier. You will get a chance to see a glacier and can see ice collapsing so closely without being in danger. You can also do a boat tour or ice trek on the glacier.

Torres Del Paine, Chile

So our next stop is the national park Torres Del Paine. This is a multi-day trip so you better some days to really explore this place. This park consists of lagoons, glaciers, forests, rivers and various mountain ranges. Puerto Natales is the starting and ending point of this fascinating trip from where you can take a bus to several other places.

Have fun with the Penguins of Punta Tombo

Punta Tombo is home to over a million of Magellanic penguins that migrate here every year to breed. They come from Brazil in September and stays here until April. You can walk with them and watch them as they play with each other. Although these penguins are tourist friendly, these penguins are wild, so don’t touch them.

Other than these places, Argentina is full of other secluded and quiet tourist places where you can spend your holidays. El Bolson, Bahia Bustamante, Puerto Madryn, Ushuaia, and Tierra Del Fuego is also worth visiting if you have some time left.

January 21, 2019 Comments Off on Trip of a Life Time – BORA BORA ISLANDS

Well, Hello again readers.

In this article, we are going to explore a major international tourist and Honeymoon destination, BORA BORA. Bora Bora or as it’s often called, Pora Pora, is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean, specifically located in French Polynesia, France. This island is famous for its aquatic sightseeing places and Scuba diving. Some daring adventurous people also visit this place, especially just to experience diving with sharks. Sounds Scary. Doesn’t it?

So, are you ready? Let’s have some look at the list of activities that you can do at BORA BORA.

BORA BORA SNORKELING CRUISE

If you ever visited BORA BORA islands, must get a cruise tour of Bora Bora’s famous snorkel sites. You would get a chance to see different marine creatures like moray eels, sharks, eagle rays, manta rays, and barracuda. Also, you could learn about the underwater world through crew’s commentary while traveling. Essential snorkeling equipment and towels are provided by the staff.

BORA BORA SNORKELING CRUISE WITH SHARKS

With this guided cruise, you will get a chance to see stingrays, blacktip sharks and other marine species in their natural habitat. Dive with the sharks in the protected and supervised spots and watch as your tour guide feeds the sharks.

ADMIRE THE BEAUTY OF MOUNT OTEMANU

This spot is undoubtedly the best part of Bora Bora. This giant mount is actually a remnant of an extinct volcano. You can simply admire the view or you can also do hiking, but it’s quite physically challenging as this mount rises up sharply more than 2,400 feet from the surface of a sparkling, turquoise colored lagoon.

ENJOY THE SUNSETS AT MESMERIZING MATIRA BEACH

Matira beach is an amazing walking beach with clean sea water and gorgeous white sand. This quiet beach offers scenic views and various water activities along with several shops and restaurants. You can experience some awesome sunsets on this beach and it is definitely worth visiting.

BORA BORA LAGOONARIUM

At Lagoonarium, you and your kids, if you are on family holidays, can enjoy and learn a great deal about the local underwater sea life. The tour guides provide the really useful information and you can easily see the bottom of lagoon without going into the water.

LEOPARD RAYS TRENCH:

At this dive site, the tourists can have excellent viewing of giant manta rays and other marine life due to its white sandy bottom. This water spot is very shallow and you can have some fun around sharks and manta rays which are harmless. If you have never got a chance to see and touch Manta rays, then this spot definitely should be on your bucket list.

Well, besides the above-mentioned places, there are lots of other beautiful spots where you must visit such as Mount Pahia, Paroisse Saint Pierre-Celestin Church, Tupitipiti Point, Alain Despert and White Valley.

January 12, 2019 Comments Off on Heaven on Earth- Santorini island, Greece

If you are planning family holidays or planning a surprise honeymoon for the love of your life, then no other place is better than Santorini Island. Located in the southern Aegean Sea, this beautiful and unique island is the most popular island in the world according to many magazines. Every year almost 2 million visitors visit this heavenly place. Interesting fact about this island is that the Santorini is built on a cliff which was the result of a volcanic eruption. This is the reason why the pebbles in the sea are red and black in color.

Things to Do in Santorini

So, if you have finally made up your mind to visit this beautiful island, here is the list of places that you must visit:

A visit to Capital Fira

Fira is the capital of Santorini and has astonishing cliff views and whitewashed buildings with unique architecture. This site allows visitors to explore the ancient churches and monasteries that help them in understanding the history and various religions of this place along with the unique traditions and customs. Not only historical buildings, but this place is also filled with cafes, bars, and restaurants with patios and balconies where tourist can sit and relax while sunbathing.

A walk in the Oia Village

Oia is a small town with photogenic views and consists of small shops, restaurants, and cafes with spectacular views of the island. It also has pretty nice art galleries and numerous tourist shops to buy souvenirs and gifts for your friends and loved ones.

Beautiful Santorini beaches

Santorini is mainly popular for its beaches. Perissa and Kamari are two main beach towns in Santorini where tourists spend quality time relaxing on beach beds and umbrellas listening to European pop music. These beaches also have diving centers and even if you a beginner, you will get training and then you can dive into the deep blue sea.

Take a sip of the world’s tastiest wine in Santorini Wineries

It is often said by many people that the wine of Santorini is the world’s best one. Well, this is very true. The rich mineral content in its volcanic soil and with the large variety of grapes, Santorini has the best wine not only in Greece but also in the rest of the world. Assyrtiko, Mantilaria, and Mavrotragano are the most consumed and popular wines of this island. Must visit the famous wineries for wine tastings such as Art Space, Estate Argyros, Hatzidakis winery and Santo wines, and see how wine is made using traditional as well as modern wine-making equipment.

Archeological Sites

Besides the above-mentioned activities, you can also visit infamous archeological sites such as ruins of Akrotiri and Ancient Thira if you have an interest in history and architecture.

Food and Local Cuisine

And what could be more important than FOOD, Right? So fulfill your cravings and enjoy the tasty and yummy local cuisines such as tomato-keftedes which is basically a patty made up of tomatoes, onions, and flour. Another dish which is highly recommended is FAVA which is kind of a soup made with yellow split-peas and served with onions and olive oil and bread. Metaxi Mas, Kyria Niki’s, Penelope’s, To Psaraki and Afro are the most famous restaurants that serve local cuisine as well as international cuisines.

So, plan your vacations and give your family a perfect family holiday to the most beautiful place in the world.

The beautiful Tel Aviv beaches, the stylish restaurants, the active nightlife, the wonderful museums, stunning sceneries, and so much more-the city has it all and incredibly, all packed within a compact land area of 20 miles. However, there’s more. Here are other top attractions the city has to offer.

Rothschild Boulevard

When you’re in Tel Aviv, copy what the locals do and wander down Rothschild Boulevard. The avenue is beautifully lined up with trees and allows you to take delight in the traditional Bauhaus architecture. You will feel like a local Tel Avivian. The street has everything from historical museums, late night clubs, and wonderful ice cream parlors and charming eateries. By way of example, Milgo & Milbar is found along Rothschild Street and is the perfect joint for all meals because it provides a unique ingenuity in every dish.

Explore the old city of Jaffa

The ancient city of Jaffa sits in a cliff that sticks out from the water, dominating the Tel Aviv skyline. Levantine influences coupled with Ottoman-era lanes littered with art galleries, design shops, churches, and upscale restaurants make this old port city a must-visit. If you want to shop for furniture and décor to transform your home, a visit to Elemento design shop in Old Jaffa is worth your time and every penny. Here, you can choose from a wide variety of unique, hand-crafted furniture pieces and décor.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art

Art lovers cannot claim to have visited Tel Aviv without setting foot in this wonderful museum. Hanged on the walls of this museum are some of the top collections of contemporary, modern, and Israeli art. Here, you’ll see an incredible collection of classic masters, different temporary exhibitions, photography displays, design & architecture, and a soothing statue garden to stroll around.

When visiting, check out the Herta and Paul Amir Building which is the latest addition to the museum. This piece of architectural wonder is set up around a rising, 90- foot high atrium. Its interior space provides ample room for the display of modern art, an architectural center as well as a gallery.

Park Hayarkon

London boasts of Hyde Park while New York boasts of Central Park. Tel Aviv boasts of its very own Park Hayarkon. Also referred to as Ganei Yehoshua Park, it is snuggled in the north of the city even as the Yarkon River runs through it. Droves of joggers, dog walkers, cyclists, and young adults can be seen taking a stroll, creating a buzz in and around the park. You can lay on the grass and soak in the sun while watching the residents of Tel Aviv engage in their different activities.

If you prefer something rather adventurous, don’t worry because there’s something to satisfy everyone’s tastes. Nestled in the eastern side of the park lies the Rock Garden which hosts more than 3,500n plant species, including a large area focused exclusively on cacti, scattered among various rock formations.

Tel Aviv has a lot to offer and it’s clear to see why the White City never goes to sleep.